To convert 8mm film to DVD, you’ll need some equipment and a bit of patience. Use a film projector or a film transfer device that can play your 8mm reels, plus a digital camera or camcorder to record the footage. Project the film onto a clean, white surface and record it that way. If necessary, use a tripod to keep the camera steady.
Once recorded, you’ll need a computer with video editing software to clean up the footage, for example adjust brightness, colour, or crop the video. After editing, use DVD authoring software and a DVD burner to create your final disc.
While it may seem simple, this DIY method takes a lot of time and can also be costly to set up. Moreover, if you’re not an expert, you may end up with an unsatisfying result.
If you want to be sure to get the highest possible quality, make sure to use a professional digitisation service like MEDIAFIX, especially if your film is particularly old. With over 12 years of experience in this field, MEDIAFIX takes care of your film reels and gets the best out of them.